GP in Primary Care and GP Out of Hours - fixed term
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SOC 2211 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust assigned 12 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2211 jobs, according to the Home Office.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2211 Generalist medical practitioners Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are recruiting a General Practitioner (GPs) on a part time basis until end of August 2027 to join our established and developing Primary Care service within the Rotherham Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC). This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a well-supported multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality urgent care within a modern, fully integrated service.
The UECC brings together Emergency Department services with Primary Care and GP Out of Hours provision, enabling a coordinated and patient-centred approach to urgent care delivery. GPs within our service work across a 24-hour rota, including evenings, weekends and overnight shifts, as part of a shared and supported rota model.
Job description
The Department
The UECC brings together Emergency Department services with Primary Care and GP Out of Hours provision, enabling a coordinated and patient-centred approach to urgent care delivery. GPs within our service work across a 24-hour rota, including evenings, weekends and overnight shifts, as part of a shared and supported rota model.
This is a varied and rewarding clinical role. GPs contribute across key areas of the service including Urgent Primary Care, GP Out of Hours and front-door streaming. You will assess and manage a broad range of undifferentiated presentations, including children, minor illness, injury and appropriate acute conditions.
The role requires confident senior clinical decision-making, risk management and the ability to support and supervise other clinicians within the team. You will work alongside ACPs and Emergency Medicine colleagues, providing clinical leadership, supporting patient flow and ensuring safe and timely care delivery.
The Post
Rotherham UECC delivers primary care within an integrated urgent care model, with GPs and ACPs working together to assess and manage patients presenting to the front door.
This role involves providing high-quality clinical assessment, diagnosis and management for undifferentiated patients, including children presenting to the primary care stream of the UECC and/or the GP Out of Hours service.
You will work as a senior decision-maker within the team, supporting clinical flow, providing advice and guidance to colleagues, and ensuring safe and effective patient care.
You will be expected to work across services, delivering a wide range of consultation skills including:
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with undifferentiated and acutely unwell patients
- Experience of autonomous clinical practice
- Experience of multidisciplinary teamworking
- Ability to commit to evening, weekend and overnight working
Desirable
- Experience in urgent care, GP Out of Hours or emergency care settings
- Experience in clinical coordination, including supporting patient flow
- Experience in supervision or support of ACPs or junior clinicians
- Experience using clinical systems such as SystmOne or equivalent
Education and Teaching
Desirable
- Teaching or supervision experience
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Evidence of audit and/or quality improvement activities
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be that you have developed and run training programmes
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
- Please confirm your GMC Registration number
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist register - CCT expected within 6 months of interview date Or
- Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification.
- MRCGP specialist qualification or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, with clear written and verbal abilities
- Strong clinical decision-making and risk management skills
- Effective organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work within and contribute to a multidisciplinary team
- Awareness of current NHS priorities and the urgent care agenda
Desirable
- Experience contributing to service development, quality improvement or change initiatives
- Understanding of local care pathways and community services
About the employer
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work? and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Generalist medical practitioners (SOC 2211) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~83k in sample- Middle half £41,860–64,584
- Median £52,624
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust assigned 12 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2211 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.